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EPISODE · May 5, 2026 · 1 MIN

Sparrows Point Terminal: New Shipping Hub

from The Daily News Now! Business

Construction commences on Sparrows Point Container Terminal, transforming a former steel mill site into a major shipping hub for the mid-Atlantic. This $1.2 billion project, backed by Mediterranean Shipping Company and BlackRock, will feature a 168-acre facility with on-dock rail, capable of handling over 1 million containers annually and connecting to the I-95 doublestack rail network. The first berth is set to open in 2028, with full operations by 2030, aiming to alleviate East Coast shipping bottlenecks and strengthen Baltimores role in global trade. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e4a8ff407dfa3842

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